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Q: Fachverband Quantenoptik und Photonik
Q 11: QuanTour I – Single Photons & Foundations
Q 11.1: Talk
Monday, March 2, 2026, 17:00–17:15, P 7
QuanTour - Combining excellence in Research and Science Communication — •Doris Reiter1 and Tobias Heindel2 — 1Condensed Matter Theory, TU Dortmund University, Germany — 2Department of Quantum Technology, University of Münster, Germany
QuanTour is the unique journey of a quantum emitter across Europe and the World. Since April 2024, this globe-trotting quantum emitter has been connecting researchers and the public through a collaborative scientific and outreach initiative. At each stop, the single-photon purity of the same emitter was characterized via Hanbury Brown and Twiss correlation measurements. We compare the results obtained in the European labs and discuss its relevance for the standardization of measurements in quantum technologies. In addition, we summarize the outreach activities associated with QuanTour, discussing their reach and impact. This collaborative effort demonstrates how scientific networks can be leveraged for effective and innovative science communication.
Keywords: single photon; quantum emitter; outreach; science communication; QuanTour